2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mariner | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mariner | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
